used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
in addition
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
a female human offspring
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
dispassionateadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
ELEANOR
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From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
set up or found
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
Fraser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
hot-temperedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
and nothing more
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
Merril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
mettlesomeadjective
having a proud and unbroken spirit
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
on the contrary
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
refrain from harming
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
not in physical motion
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His influence was felt, but he was in one sense rather an abstract force than a dominant personality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
accept gladly
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
at the time that
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ELEANOR SPEAKS HER MIND The afternoon was hot and drowsily still when Merril drove his daughter down the dusty road which runs from New Westminster through the Fraser meadows.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Merril was not a hot-tempered man; in fact, he owed his commercial success largely to the dispassionate coolness which rarely permitted his feelings to influence his actions, and it was characteristic of him that while he had a finger in a good many schemes the man himself never figured prominently in connection with any of them.
which person or people
From this reading The team was a fast one, and the man, who had an appointment to keep in Vancouver, did not spare them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were also reasons why he found rapid motion and the attention the mettlesome horses required a welcome distraction, for just then he was troubled with a certain sense of irritation which was unusual with him.
